JUST IN: Lagos Government To Sue Chrisland School For Manslaughter

JUST IN: Lagos Government To Sue Chrisland School For Manslaughter

The Lagos State government enters the discussion that is Chrisland High School, Ikeja. The school recently became headline following the death of its 12-year-old student, Whitney Adeniran during a sporting event. In response, the Lagos government is ready to sue the school for involuntary manslaughter and reckless and negligent acts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

FULL LIST: Winners And Losers Of Lagos State House Of Assembly Elections

FULL LIST: Lagos State House Of Assembly Elections, Winners And Losers

The Lagos House of Assembly elections held on March 18. We look at those who got re-elected, and those who won their constituency seat for the first term. We also look at how the opposition of the APC fared against the ruling party in the polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recently concluded Lagos … Read more

It Was Not About Victory – Epe Community Reminds APC On The Governorship Election

It Was Not About Victory – Epe Community Reminds APC

The All Progressive Congress recorded a landslide victory in the polls conducted in Epe community, however the LGA wants to face the business side of things not weigh into the victory. According to Epe indigenes, the aim was to vote a progressive mind and live up to the ideology, and the APC is urged to … Read more

Governorship Election Result: List Of States Uploaded On INEC IReV Portal So Far

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Some state have already been uploaded on the INEC iReV portal. Over 50% have been uploaded from Lagos state. Out Of the 28 states where elections were conducted, only 11 serving governors battled for reelection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun upload of Saturday’s governorship, and Houses of … Read more

Where Is That Which Was Promised? — Chioma Chukwuka Asks

Where Is That Which Was Promised? -- Chioma Chukwuka Asks

Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka revealed on Instagram to have been attacked by thugs while out to cast her vote in the Lagos State governorship election. This would mark the second occurrence of such incident in the Lagos polls as Chioma Chukwuka narrated being attacked in the Presidential elections in February 25 polls as well. The … Read more

APC’s Abiodun Tobun Wins His And Hamzat’s Polling Unit

APC Victory For Abiodun Tobun In His And Obafemi Hamzat's Polling Unit

The APC pulls off victory in Epe as Tobun emerges winner in Constituency I in his polling unit and the deputy governor’s unit. It was a landslide victory in general for the APC with Sanwo-Olu winning in both constituency I and II in the governorship election. The House of Assembly candidates on the APC platform … Read more

Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Delivers Polling Unit For The APC

Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat Delivers Polling Unit For The APC

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat has delivered his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress. Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s polling unit of Oke Balogun ward 004 pulled out a massive victory for the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu amidst major oppositions that are the … Read more

Lagos Shall Remain Impenetrable To Usurpers — Femi Fani Kayode

Fani-Kayode Condemns NLC's Planned Strike Action

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode has stated that there is no chance for Lagos State to fall to the enemy ahead of the gubernatorial elections. According to FFK, he describes them as terrorists, usurpers and demon worshippers. The former Peoples Democratic Party statesman, actively campaigns for Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the polls. EKO HOT … Read more

The View From Epe Ahead Of The Gubernatorial Elections

Inside Epe community of Lagos State, Eko Hot Blog looks into the opinions of voters ahead of the governorship election. The question over voter safety and electoral violence remains a constant debate in the minds of the Epe electorates despite optimism of a free and fair process going into the day of the election. Igwe … Read more

Tumultuous Times In Labour Party Ahead Of Lagos Guber Election Over ‘Authentic Candidate’

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A dispute has arisen within the Lagos state branch of the LP over who is the authentic governorship candidate for Saturday’s election. Ifagbemi Awamaridi claims that he won the party’s primary in July 2022 and denies withdrawing from the race, The chairman of the Lagos LP, Dayo Ekong, speaking on the issues stated that Awamaridi … Read more

Ex-Commissioner, Others Narrowly Escape Death In A Close Call With Assailants During LP Rally In Lagos

Ex-Commissioner have narrowly escaped assassination after suspected political thugs attacked LP Rally in Lagos. The hoodlums reportedly attacked the Labour Party supporters in the Epe Area of Lagos State on Saturday. The former commissioner said despite the attack, the rally was successful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commissioner under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, … Read more

Is It Not Obvious They Don’t Care — OAP Do2dtun Slams Desmond Elliot

Is It Not Obvious They Don't Care -- OAP Do2dtun Slams Desmond Elliot

On-Air-Personality, Kayode Ojuolape Oladotun tears into the APC government and uses Desmond Elliot as a vivid example to pass across his point. This comes in response to the former Nollywood actor distributing transformers to his constituency prior to elections. According to Do2dtun, this is glaring that the politicians do not really care about the masses. … Read more

Mercy Johnson Throws Weight Behind Sanwo-Olu

Mercy Johnson Throws Weight Behind Sanwo-Olu

Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has thrown her weight behind the current governor of Lagos State on his re-election bid. The actress shared on her Instagram her endorsement of the politician. Johnson cites his achievements in healthcare, women’s development, transportation and infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has thrown her weight … Read more

Social Media Marvels Over Iyabo Ojo’s Choice Of Gubernatorial Candidate

Iyabo Ojo Threatens To Mention Names Over Alleged Witch-hunt

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo caused stir on the internet when she throws her weight behind Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes for the Governorship seat of Lagos State. Iyabo Ojo’s main issue with Babajide Sanwo-Olu despite his achievements was his handling of the Lekki protests. Ojo takes to her Instagram to differentiate between the 3 candidates … Read more

The Fate Of Lagos State Rests On The Shoulders Of Yorubas; No Ethnicity Blame Game

By Otunba T.J Abass The buildup to the 2023 Lagos governorship election has witnessed false arguments that Lagos is no man’s land.  But the Yoruba people undoubtedly own Lagos as the numbers show. Saturday, March 11, 2023, is an important day to ensure the survival of the Yoruba race in Lagos by coming out to … Read more

MURIC Declares Support For Sanwo-Olu’s Re-Election Bid

Lawan Lauds Sanwo-Olu

MURIC has declared total support for Sanwo-Olu’s re-election bid. According to a statement by the group’s director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the governor’s performance report shows significant progress in essential sectors. The group maintained that Sanwo-Olu is the best option and urge Lagosians, regardless of religious background to vote for him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Lagos Government Kicks Against Planned Exhumation Of School Student

Lagos Government Kicks Against Planned Exhumation Of School Student

Lagos State government ready to kick against the planned exhumation of late Whitney Adeniran for autopsy. Whitney Adeniran was a former student of Chrisland School who was electrocuted during the school’s inter-house event. However, the deceased’s family stands opposed to plans to have her body exhumed for autopsy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos … Read more